32 – The practice of personal integrity

(duration 20:00) We explore the sixth and final pillar of self esteem: integrity, a congruence between your beliefs and behaviors The Six Pillars Of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden http://www.nathanielbranden.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_23&products_id=35 Super slow workouts can be quick and effective It’s critical to sketch out your values explicitly You can’t hide mistakes and missteps from yourself The “Do as I say, not as I do” injunction is the ultimate example of defaulting on integrity Hypocrisy is self invalidating Your thoughts and values should be aligned with reality Most people don’t grow up with good messages of integrity (or self-esteem in general) from adults A condensed way of phrasing objective morality: “Live consciously, take responsibility for your choices and actions, respect the rights of others, and follow own bliss.” N.B. Ignorance is not really bliss in these important matters Beware the misguided “authorities” who seek to use the force of law to control your choices and your life Embrace the principle of reciprocal causation–by doing things that increase your self-esteem, you’re manifesting increased self-esteem Please take our survey about goals and challenges: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y9ZVW8H bumper music “All In My Head” (Remix) – http://www.kosheen.com Feel free to rate and/or review our show on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=332309038 Also, please sign up – upper right corner of http://healthymindfitbody.com – to get the free bonus audio on the 3 Pillars Of Achieving Your Perfect Weight Using The Mind/Body Connection, as well as the newsletter